This calendar includes Heartwood’s scheduled chapter, volunteer, and training events.
For a list of unscheduled (work at your own pace) volunteer activities, check out the approved chapter activities: Heartwood Volunteer Projects
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Events
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2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Ranching & Wildlife Expo Educational Seminars Seminar Details These seminars feature a wide range of topics relevant to Texas Master Naturalists, including wildlife ecology and management, land stewardship, conservation practices, pollinators, invasive species, prescribed fire, wildlife disease, and outdoor recreation. Advance registration is requested: Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1bc14eefd5ca4091879e89d1b0053875 The full seminar... Read More →
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2026 Entomology Short Course - The Basics Tuesdays, March 3 - 24, 2026 - 10 a.m. – noon This class is a short dive into the huge world of entomology. Through a four-class series- each 2 hours long- participants can learn about the basics of entomology.Classes cover arthropod classification, identification of common insect orders, identification of... Read More → |
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2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Ranching & Wildlife Expo Educational Seminars Seminar Details These seminars feature a wide range of topics relevant to Texas Master Naturalists, including wildlife ecology and management, land stewardship, conservation practices, pollinators, invasive species, prescribed fire, wildlife disease, and outdoor recreation. Advance registration is requested: Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1bc14eefd5ca4091879e89d1b0053875 The full seminar... Read More → |
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2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Ranching & Wildlife Expo Educational Seminars Seminar Details These seminars feature a wide range of topics relevant to Texas Master Naturalists, including wildlife ecology and management, land stewardship, conservation practices, pollinators, invasive species, prescribed fire, wildlife disease, and outdoor recreation. Advance registration is requested: Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1bc14eefd5ca4091879e89d1b0053875 The full seminar... Read More →
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Initial training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #8: Weather Location: Zoom Session For ZOOM LINK: please email [email protected] Topics Covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours |
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22nd Annual Naturefest at Jesse H Jones Park and Nature Center, located at 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble. This is a fantastic outreach opportunity to showcase our volunteer organization and to educate the public on what it is that we do. Would be greatly appreciated if I could get 2-4 volunteers for this event, the times are 8 am - 2... Read More →
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FIELD TRIP TO RATCLIFF LAKE RECREATION AREA ON SAT., MARCH 7On Saturday, March 7, Teri MacArthur will lead a walk and discussion at Ratcliff Lake RecreationArea, a US Forest Service site in East Texas, near Kennard. The discussion and training will beon the forest ecosystem and how they change depending on geology, geography and climate.... Read More → |
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Heartwood Nursery Volunteer Workday at Jones Forest Date: March 8th Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PMLocation: W.G. Jones State Forest, 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX 77384 Meeting Point: Northside parking area near the Texas A&M Forest Service – Conroe District Office and Classroom Purpose: Join us for a hands-on volunteer day dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing the Jones State Forest Native Plant Nursery and... Read More → |
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Title: Generations in the Wild: Understanding What Drives Environmental Values Across Age Groups Speaker: Amy Hays, For Science Sake Founder and Principal Consultant Date: March 10, 2026, at 12PM CT Description: Not all generations see the environment—or their role in it—the same way. This session explores how generational intelligence can help Master Naturalists better understand the diverse values, motivations,... Read More → |
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Mark your calendar — we’re working on something amazing, and we can’t wait to share more with you as everything comes together. We are lining up an inspiring and educational speaker, and we’ll be revealing their story very soon. Stay tuned! Our monthly chapter meetings are held on every 2nd Wednesday, January – November. Our meetings... Read More → |
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Duck Walk: A Birder’s Improbable Path to Hunting as Conservation Thursday, March 12 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT Please use the following AT code: For those certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: TX Waters Certification (Texas Water Webinars- Duck Walk) For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: Single Presentation (Texas Water Webinars- Duck Walk) |
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March 14 The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381 at 8:30 AM and complete the 1.1 mile loop. All participants need to have a current Waiver on file with the Township. Here is the link to complete the waiver -- Adopt-A-Path Waiver: 2026 Waivers Each member... Read More → |
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AT: Mercer Botanic Garden (Lunch and Learn: Uncovering the Unusual Pollinators of a Rare TX Plant) Online and In Person Mercer Lunch and Learn Presentation Hosted by: Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens and Texas Master Naturalists – Heartwood Chapter Date: March 16 Time: 12-1:30pm In person location: Timber Lane District Community Center - 1904 Naplechase Crest Drive, Spring, TX 77373 Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89598328494?pwd=KNUChvFzg1w6lASPKeKGI45ruMlWub.1 Title: Uncovering the Unusual Pollinators of a Rare Texas Plant Description: Texas prairie... Read More → |
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CPC Texas Prairie Dawn Surveys March 19, 20, 21 Thursday - Saturday Coastal Prairie Conservancy Monitoring Event at Warren Ranch and Jack Road South Texas Prairie Dawn is an extremely rare annual wildflower For more information and to register: https://coastalprairieconservancy.eventcalendar Len Shen [email protected] 713 523-61366 ext.4014 VMS: FR Other Partners Coastal Prairie Conservancy (Specify activities)
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Age Well: The Power of Nature — Boosting Health & Happiness Mar 19, 2026 at 1pm Most of us know that spending time in nature feels good, but research shows that the benefits are deeper and more far-reaching than you might expect. Join Dr. Catherine Sanderson, author and expert in positive psychology, to explore how... Read More →
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Sign up Genius link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-62635342-mercers VMS PO: Mercers March Mart 2026 Mercer’s March Mart Plant Salewill take place on Thursday, March 19 from 4pm – 7pm, Friday, March 20 from 8am to 4 pm and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Botanical Garden |
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-62635342-mercers VMS PO: Mercers March Mart 2026 Mercer’s March Mart Plant Salewill take place on Thursday, March 19 from 4pm – 7pm, Friday, March 20 from 8am to 4 pm and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Botanical Garden
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CPC Texas Prairie Dawn Surveys March 19, 20, 21 Thursday - Saturday Coastal Prairie Conservancy Monitoring Event at Warren Ranch and Jack Road South Texas Prairie Dawn is an extremely rare annual wildflower For more information and to register: https://coastalprairieconservancy.eventcalendar Len Shen [email protected] 713 523-61366 ext.4014 VMS: FR Other Partners Coastal Prairie Conservancy (Specify activities) |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #9: Forest EcoSystems & Woodpeckers Date: Mar 21, 2026: 8:00 am -12:00 pm Location: W.G. Jones State Park Topics covered: Chapters to read: Unit 17: Forest Ecology and Management Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours We will be going... Read More →
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Sign up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-62635342-mercers VMS PO: Mercers March Mart 2026 Mercer’s March Mart Plant Salewill take place on Thursday, March 19 from 4pm – 7pm, Friday, March 20 from 8am to 4 pm and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Botanical Garden
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CPC Texas Prairie Dawn Surveys March 19, 20, 21 Thursday - Saturday Coastal Prairie Conservancy Monitoring Event at Warren Ranch and Jack Road South Texas Prairie Dawn is an extremely rare annual wildflower For more information and to register: https://coastalprairieconservancy.eventcalendar Len Shen [email protected] 713 523-61366 ext.4014 VMS: FR Other Partners Coastal Prairie Conservancy (Specify activities)
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Recycling Drive-Thru Saturday March 21 Sterling Ridge Park & Rid 8 am - 12:30 pm Volunteers aid with unloading, sorting, and packing recyclables Each state will have staff lead. Outdoors largely unshaded so dress accordingly and bring your reusable water bottle. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information: Grace DeCarlo [email protected] OT Other The Woodlands... Read More → |
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VMS: AT: Single Presentation (Plant Party- Native Plants & Insects) |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #10: Mycology & Foraging Date: Mar 28, 2026: 8:00 am -12:00 pm Location: Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center Topics covered: Chapters to read: Unit 17: Forest Ecology and Management Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours We will be going... Read More →
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Water Specialist training February 21 March 28 April 18 Classes will continue to be at the WG Jones Forest Classroom and will be 8:30-11:30 AM. Topics per class to follow when confirmed
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The Huntsville Bat Team is recruiting for new volunteers to participate in the collection of data and outreach to the community. The volunteers must be TMN members (not members in training). The time to volunteer is variable but typically 1-4 nights/month. If interested, a required training will be held on April 4th 10am-noon at the classroom at... Read More → |